Freelance Enterprises, LLC

Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment - Amputations - DENVER, Colorado

AMPUTATION, Worker suffered amputation at Freelance Enterprises, LLC in DENVER, Colorado
Employer Freelance Enterprises, LLC
Address 5151 Bannock Street
City, State ZIP DENVER, Colorado 80216
Report ID 2019077591
Event Date July 25, 2019
Outcome Hospitalized, Amputation
Nature of Injury Amputations
Body Part Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
Event Type Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
Source of Injury Table saws
Industry (NAICS) 321918
Inspection # 1418695
GPS Coordinates 39.78902, -104.99145

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Incident Narrative

An employee was cutting wood on a table saw when his left hand was caught and lacerated in the saw, resulting in possible amputations to the index, middle, and ring fingers. He was hospitalized. The saw was unguarded at the time of the incident.

Incident Summary

On July 25, 2019, a worker at Freelance Enterprises, LLC in DENVER, Colorado suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with table saws identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.

Context

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Frequently Asked Questions

Workers who suffer amputations on the job are generally entitled to workers' compensation benefits covering all medical treatment, prosthetics, rehabilitation, and a portion of lost wages. Many states also provide scheduled permanent disability benefits for the loss of a limb or digit, a fixed payment based on the specific body part affected. In cases where employer negligence was egregious or equipment was defective, a personal injury lawsuit against a third party (the equipment manufacturer) may be possible in addition to workers' comp. An attorney specializing in workers' compensation can advise on available options. Report the injury to OSHA at 1-800-321-OSHA within 24 hours.

After an employer reports a severe injury, OSHA decides whether to conduct an on-site inspection. Fatalities and amputations typically trigger automatic inspections. For hospitalizations and eye loss events, OSHA may conduct a phone/fax investigation or an on-site inspection based on the circumstances. During an inspection, OSHA compliance officers assess the accident scene, interview witnesses, review safety records, and identify violations. Citations and penalties may be issued. OSHA also works with the employer to abate hazardous conditions. All inspection results are published in OSHA's public inspection database at osha.gov.

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